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03-29-2024, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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Universal Tires
Universal Tires are available again!
I received my order of new 4.74 / 5.00 - 19 Black-Wall Universal Tires from Summit Racing last Wednesday (3/20/2024) just 3 days after placing the order. Cost is $140 each plus shipping plus tax. According to the date code on the tires, these tires were made in Vietnam during November of 2023. The new tires match the tread & sidewall patterns of the old Universal Tires I am replacing. Max load rating is 855 LBS at 32 PSIG.
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03-30-2024, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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How many miles are you getting from your universals? After 5k mi, mine are almost half worn.
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03-30-2024, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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That sounds about right for the tyres we get these days.
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03-31-2024, 09:45 AM | #4 |
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I have been using Universal Tires for many years and have gone through several sets. I find that typically I get about 25,000 miles out of a set. Both of my 1931 model A's have stock 3.78:1 Differentials and no overdrives. My combined annual mileage is about 2000. I keep the tire pressure at the max load rating of 32 PSIG. Wheel alignment is checked annually.
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03-31-2024, 10:38 PM | #7 |
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I got 7,800 miles on my Universals on my 31 slant Town Sedan. The Goodyears lasted 14,500 before they were replaced last year. I now have European Classic so I'll see how long they last.
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04-01-2024, 10:13 AM | #8 |
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Ed, the Model A Ford Club of Long Island to which I belong, has an annual front end alignment clinic that i attend. I have learned the hard way that low tire pressure increases front tire wear, and causes uneven wear across the tread of the front tires. Otherwise, I have not experienced any change in toe-in that requires annual attention.
To improve the ride of my Model A's, I have run tire pressures as low as 28 PSIG. Although it makes the ride smoother, from experience pressures below 32 PSIG hasten tire wear.
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Just curious, how often do y'all rotate the tires on your Model A?
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04-01-2024, 02:33 PM | #10 |
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every time i drive they rotate
I never changed the location of the tires, the right rear one has a bald spot, the left rear is close to bald, the front’s are a little better Last edited by Kurt in NJ; 04-01-2024 at 03:04 PM. |
04-01-2024, 04:50 PM | #11 |
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toupee?
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04-01-2024, 05:01 PM | #12 |
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IMO, rotating the tyres only means I end up with four worn out tyres at the same time. $$$$ ouch!
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04-01-2024, 06:21 PM | #14 |
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Isn't that the idea of rotating tires - so they wear equally. I have always bought a set of 4 tires.
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04-02-2024, 06:18 AM | #15 |
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I agree Herb, but I guess you could just replace them one at a time, as needed?
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I do not rotate them until the front tires are almost worn-out.
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FYI, most manufacturers now recommend that your better (newer) tires are place on the front . |
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